{"id":1506,"date":"2017-07-16T11:51:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-16T16:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutsmh.org\/\/?p=1506"},"modified":"2020-12-18T13:22:42","modified_gmt":"2020-12-18T19:22:42","slug":"convenient-vs-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutsmh.org\/convenient-vs-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Walk-In Care Vs Emergency Care"},"content":{"rendered":"

The right choice makes a difference<\/h1>\n

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Walk-In Care Locations<\/h3>\n

St. Margaret’s Center for Family Health<\/a>
\n<\/strong>1916 North Main Street, Princeton
\n(815) 915-8748
\nMonday – Friday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
\nSaturdays: 9:00am – 2:00pm<\/p>\n

St. Margaret’s Midtown Health Center<\/a>
\n<\/strong>1650 Midtown Road, Peru
\n(815) 223-6843
\nMonday – Friday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
\nWeekends & Holidays: 9:00am – 1:00pm<\/p>\n

When to use Walk-In Care?<\/h4>\n

Walk-In Care offers patients health care for minor, non-emergent injuries and illnesses. Some of the benefits that come with Walk-In Care include:<\/p>\n

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  • Appointment-Free<\/li>\n
  • Economical<\/li>\n
  • Short Wait Times<\/li>\n
  • Convenient Hours<\/li>\n
  • Access to Basic Laboratory Testing and X-Rays<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Conditions treated at Walk-In Clinics:<\/h4>\n
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    • Allergies<\/li>\n
    • Athlete’s Foot and Ring Worm<\/li>\n
    • Bladder Infections<\/li>\n
    • Bug Bites<\/li>\n
    • Cold Sores<\/li>\n
    • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)<\/li>\n
    • Coughs and Congestion (Cold Symptoms)<\/li>\n
    • Diarrhea<\/li>\n
    • Earaches<\/li>\n
    • Fever<\/li>\n
    • Minor Cuts (That May Need a Few Stitches)<\/li>\n
    • Minor Injuries<\/li>\n
    • Mild Vomiting\/Flu Symptoms<\/li>\n
    • Physicals<\/li>\n
    • Rashes (Poison Ivy, etc.)<\/li>\n
    • Sinus Infections<\/li>\n
    • Sore Throat (Strep Testing Available)<\/li>\n
    • And More<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Note: If greater care is needed, our staff will direct patients to the appropriate healthcare provider. In a true emergency, we will transfer patients directly to the ER.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      Emergency Care Locations<\/h3>\n

      St. Margaret’s Hospital – Spring Valley
      \n<\/strong>600 East First Street, Spring Valley
      \n815-663-5981<\/p>\n

      St. Margaret\u2019s Hospital \u2013 Peru
      \n<\/strong>925 West Street
      \nPeru,\u00a0IL\u00a061354
      \n(815) 780-3411<\/p>\n

      What is Considered an Emergency?<\/h4>\n

      When you need immediate medical treatment for serious illnesses and injuries, CALL 911.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      Symptoms that require Emergency Care include:<\/p>\n

      Symptoms of a Heart Attack:<\/h4>\n
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      • Chest Discomfort<\/li>\n
      • Discomfort in Other Areas of the Upper Body (Such as in One or Both Arms, the Back, Neck, Jaw, or Stomach)<\/li>\n
      • Shortness of Breath<\/li>\n
      • Other Signs May Include Breaking Out in a Cold Sweat, Nausea, or Lightheadedness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Symptoms of a Stroke:<\/h4>\n
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        • Drooping or Numbness of One Side of the Face<\/li>\n
        • Weakness in One Arm<\/li>\n
        • Speech Difficulty or Slurred Speech<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Other Emergent Symptoms:<\/h4>\n
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          • Severe\/Sudden Onset of Headache<\/li>\n
          • Severe Abdominal Pain<\/li>\n
          • Difficulty Walking<\/li>\n
          • Head, Neck, or Back Injury<\/li>\n
          • Fracture<\/li>\n
          • Deep or Large Wound<\/li>\n
          • Large Burn<\/li>\n
          • Poisoning<\/li>\n
          • Pregnancy-Related Problem<\/li>\n
          • Convulsions or Seizure<\/li>\n
          • Coughing Up or Vomiting Blood<\/li>\n
          • Sudden or Unexplained Loss or Altered State of Consciousness<\/li>\n
          • High Fever with Stiff Neck, Mental Confusion, or Difficulty Breathing<\/li>\n
          • Infants Under 8 Weeks with a Fever<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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